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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor
base, cord or plug in water or other liquid. The drive shaft of
this appliance has been designed for submersion into water or
other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit.
2. This appliance should not be used by children. Care should be
taken when used near children.
3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
4. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and utensils away from blade and
mixing container while operating the Quick Prep
®
Hand
Blender to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons
and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be used but
must be used only when the unit is not operating. Avoid
contact with moving parts.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
®
authorized service facility for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold
by Cuisinart for this specific model may result in fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stove top.
9. Do not use on stove. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
10. Blade is SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting
or cleaning the blending shaft.
11. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container
or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage and
possibility of injury.
12. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under
a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage always
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet
. Not doing so
could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches
the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it.
